Where would we be without Mom? Well, not here, literally. Let’s raise a toast (and a fork, spoon and knife) to the Moms and Mom-figures in our lives with a great meal on May 10, Mother’s Day. Here’s our roundup of Mother’s Day Offerings that we find to be In Good Taste.
Editor’s Pick: The Art of the Shell: Mother’s Day Edition at Blue Island Oyster Bar starts on April 30 with a $95 ticketed event at the Lone Tree location. There’ll be an oyster shell painting experience (with all supplies provided), champagne welcome pour, seasonal dishes, oysters and sushi and two drink tickets. Then, pick up the finished shell on May 3.
A5 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet celebrates the new restaurant’s debut early from 10am-2:30pm. There’ll be oysters on the half shell, picanha pastrami carved to order, soft scramble with pecorino and scallion and blueberry pancakes alongside their prepared steaks, seasonal dishes and beverage program. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Ace Eat Serve has unique brunch items like Ube Waffles, Mango French Toast, Shrimp Toast Benedict and Hangover Fried Rice. Do it up big with their Peking Duck, served with all the classic accompaniments. Reservations are required because duck quantities are limited.
Ambler offers $5 mimosas available with any food purchase on Saturday and Sunday.
Bar Dough’s Sunday Supper starts at 5pm with live tunes from Robby Peoples & Friends along with Italian comfort food and wine specials. The cost is $25/person. Reservations are encouraged.
Blanchard Family Wines Mother’s Day Wine Mixology Class, May 10 and 11, from 11am-1pm, offers a blend of wine enjoyment and cocktail creation. For $85/person, learn how to shake, stir and sip your way through creating three wine-based cocktails. Enjoy charcuterie and a sweet pastry from LoDough Bakery.
Blanchard Family Wines Mother’s Day Blindfolded Wine Tasting is May 10. For $75/pair, enjoy two guided flights (four wines/person, eight total with a fully blindfolded tasting experience.)
Bounce Empire celebrates with the launch of its newest attraction, the Dome, a 42-foot, fully immersive 360° LED Dome, seen at major festivals like Decadence. Tickets are $60 and include race entry, food and drinks. Purchase tickets here.
Chef Zorba’s will have classics for brunch and a special Crab Benedict for Moms. Use the waitlist feature on the website and avoid the line.
Corinne has a special Mother’s Day brunch including a prosciutto caprese benedict, avocado toast, chocolate ganache French Toast and dessert brunch. Then head up to the 20th floor to 54thirty for two specialty cocktails, Mango Mama and Strawberry Bloom. Bring your recept from Corinne’s Mother’s Day Brunch to receive 15% off at 54thirty. Reservations can be made here.
Dairy Arts Center presents a Mother’s Day concert with Hazel Miller & The Collective. Tickets include a dessert buffet, flowers for Mom and complimentary glass of prosecco (for those of age) plus the concert.
Dear Emilia in RiNo, normally closed on Sundays, will open for a special Mother’s Day celebration. The four-course tasting menu has optional wine pairings. Reservations are expected to fill quickly. Reserve a seat on Tock.
Denver Milk Market celebrates with half-off all wines from Moo Bar poured from noon-8pm which can be paired with a special Mother’s Day Quiche from Fuso made with spinach, zucchini and feta on puff pastry with ramp pesto.
Federales in RiNo gives Mom flowers with every margarita purchase. That goes well with any of the Mexican brunch favorites like Chilaquiles with salsa roja and a sunny side up egg, steak & eggs and Flan French Toast.
Forget Me Not hosts an afternoon of cocktails, bites and fresh florals starting at noon. Build a custom bouquet with Henrietta’s Flower Truck. Reservations are encouraged.
Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps hosts a Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday from 9am-1:30pm. There’ll be a prime rib carving, a seafood bar, omelet and eggs Benedict station plus dessert display as well as breakfast and brunch favorites. The meal is $55/adults, $26/ages 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Gattara, inside the Warwick Denver Hotel has a brunch buffet from Executive Chef Mimmo Faid from 10:30am-2:30pm. The Italian-American creations, include a carving station with roast beef and honey baked ham, bagels and lox, hashbrown casserole, pesto grilled chicken, shrimp cocktails, salads and baked goods. Brunch is $75 for adults and $25 for kids ages 12 and under. Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys can be added for $25. Reservations are encouraged.
Good Times is giving free fried ice creams for Moms on-site, with a purchase.
Guard and Grace has a special brunch menu in addition to serving their regular menu. Exclusive menu items include Warm Monkey Bread, Kal-Bi Korean-Style short Rib Benedict, Duck Confit Hash, Maine Lobster Benedict and Colorado Leg of Lamb Sandwich.
HashTAG hosts their brunch with items like eggs benedict, biscuits & gravy and our personal favorite, HashTAG Hotcakes. They also have Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and Fo-J (vodka, oj, Sunny D and Galliano).
Junction Food Hall + Drinks has a class in making fresh pasta and marinara sauce on May 10 and May 24. Take Mom for some new, hands-on skills and meal afterword. Click the link to read about what it’s really like.
Kachina Cantina has a special prix-fixe, one-day-only brunch menu with dishes like Blue Masa Hallacas, flan and mimosas. The brunch is $50/person and $25 for kids age eight and under. Reservations can be made here.
Leven Deli & Leven Supply are serving $5 glasses of white, red or rose wine all day.
Lookout Bar & Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront celebrate with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a $50 Mother’s Day Board featuring citrus salmon rillette, alpine cheese fondue, IPA crackers, sliced apples, jamon serrano crostini, sourdough and a berry arugula salad. Or, treat Mom to a visit with Spa Anjali with the Spring Renewal offer of just $139 for a custom 50-minute massage or facial.
Luca serves a Mamma Mia! Mother’s Day Dinner. Enjoy ABBA’s greatest hits while dining from the a la carte menu featuring items including antipasti, handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and more. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Margot’s Mother’s Day Brunch is on May 10 by Chef Justin Fulton. Items include a Spanish tortilla with paprika aioli, a fried chicken biscuit sandwich, shrimp and grits with bacon and mushrooms and beignets with a seasonal filling. Brunch hours are 10:30am-2pm. Reservations are recommended.
Mizuna’s Mother’s Day Dinner is a multicourse experience with a four-course menu for $95/person. Add on wine pairings for an additional $45. Add a bouquet of fresh flowers for the table and to take home after dinner for $25. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Molino Chido has complementary bubbles for Moms, or a non-alcoholic beverage to pair with a meal for lunch or dinner.
Mommy & Me Tea at Local Jones is an afternoon tea service. Guests will enjoy scones, savory bites, petit fours and tea sandwiches, an array of RISHI teas, floral teas and cocktails. Tea is $65/person and $30/ages 12 and under. Reservations can be made here.
Moon Raccoon Baking Co. co-owners, Zoe and Kate, are making special baked items that are the favorites of their moms including brownie croissants (available throughout May). Space Snickers are 2-for-1 during Mother’s Day week. The bakery will also feature a cherry cheesecake cruffin that weekend. To drink, the “Breakfast in Bed” batch lattes, a 32oz latte with oat or whole milk, and one house made syrup will be featured. Pre-orders begin April 28.
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Halcyon includes a shrimp cocktail ice sculpture and raw bar, prime rib carving station, made-to-order omelets and chicken and waffles, build-your-own salad station, fresh fruit and juices, desserts and kid’s station. Moms will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles, mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Reservations can be made for $130/person and $40 for children age 12 and under.
Museum of Illusions teams up with Denver Macaron for Mother’s Day. Every Mom receives a free macaron with admission May 9-10. Each sweet is 100% vegan and gluten-free.
Nocturne offers Dinner and a Show with vocalist Marion Powers performing two sets and dinner with items including warm goat cheese salad, grilled salmon and buttermilk panna cotta. The meal is paired with a sommelier-selected wine or N/A cocktail.
Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village opens early, at 10am, on Mother’s Day for their $18.99 Brunch Special and $18.99 Bottomless Spritz Program. The Brunch special pairs a personal Roman Pizza or pasta with Cacio e Pepe, Pasta Limone or Spicy Vodka Rigatoni plus a Kale Caesar or house salad. The full dinner menu is also available. The Spritz offerings feature unlimited pours of Aperol Spritz, Bianco Spritz, Blood Orange Mimosa or Peach Bellini.
Orchard Town Center hosts an Ultimate Mom’s Reset is a no-pressure, no-guilt environment for relaxing and reconnecting over mimosas, professional chair massages and spa treatments. There’ll also be a professional photographer onsite to capture the day’s memories. Tickets are $20.
Panzano Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet has a buffet for $75/adult and $35/child, serving up crab legs, shrimp cocktail, crab claws, smoked trout and smoked salmon, a salad and fruit bar, carving station with roasted prime rib and more.
Rowdy Poppy hosts a Flower Hour experience on May 10. The studio will have carts of flowers available to design your own petite flower arrangements. Rowdy will provide the vases, tools and light guidance. Friends and kids are welcome but it can also be a solo experience. A glass of wine, mimosa or N/A beverage is included in each $65 ticket.
Salita hosts a Ma-tinis Mother’s Day Cocktail Class. Learn how to make dessert cocktails for $80/person. During the two-hour session, there’ll be guidance from expert bartenders, sweet treats and light snacks, a recipe book and choice of housemade bitters or cocktail syrups to add to the home bar. Make reservations via Toast.
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel celebrates mom with handcrafted cocktails and bites at BEZEL and the relaxing poolside on the rooftop.
St. Julien Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet offers a spread with a chef-attended carving station, fresh raw bar, made-to-order omelets and a decadent dessert display. Reservations can be made and are $109 for adults, $49 for children ages 5-12 and free for kids age 4 and under.
Steuben’s encourages sharing a celebratory toast to Mom to go along with signature brunch favorites and freshly baked pastries. Give the Aperol spritz tree a try.
Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval will gift Mom roses during their popular bottomless brunch which provides endless small plates and brunch cocktails including mimosas and margaritas.
The Brown Palace hosts Mother’s Day Brunch in the Onyx Room with a lavish seafood display, chef-curated carving stations, bottomless mimosas and complementary valet. The meal is $149/adults and $49/children. Purchase tickets here.
The Corner Office provides Mom with a complimentary mimosa to start off the meal. There’ll be specials for the day such as an Asparagus, French Onion & Boursin Quiche, Banana Bread French Toast, Chocolate & Raspberry Pot de Creme and more.
The Golden Mill hosts a Mother’s Day rooftop yoga session featuring views of Golden’s foothills and Clear Creek. It’s suitable for all levels. After the class, enjoy a complimentary drink. The cost is $20/person and registration is required.
The Inverness Denver hosts a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the Garden Terrace and Sunrise Rooms from 9am-3pm. The lavish brunch features a complimentary glass of prosecco, bottomless mimosas, mocktails and gourmet spread accompanied by a live jazz trio. A face painter and balloon artists will be on-site to entertain kids. Brunch is priced at $115/adults, $49/kids ages 6-10 and free for kids age 5 and under. Valet parking is available at a reduced rate. Reservations are strongly suggested.
The Maven hosts a Crocheted with Love Mother’s Day Pop-Up on May 9 and 10 from 11am-1pm. Local artist Sharon Gonzalez will be in the lobby with a shop featuring handmade, crocheted goods.
Uchi RiNo and Uchiko Cherry Creek offers 10-course Mother’s Day Omakases, available at lunch, 11am-2:30pm and during regular dinner service at both restaurants. The thoughtfully-curated tasting menu highlights seasonal dishes along with the everyday menu. No advance purchase is required. Just opt in when you arrive for $350/two.
Uchiko Cherry Creek’s Mother’s Day Tart Boxes are $55 each and include five slices: Blueberry Ube Tart with Marcona Almonds and Nori Dust; Strawberry Matcha Tart with Toasted Rice; Dubai Tart with Chocolate, Pistachio and Caramel; Carrot Cake Tart with Browned Butter Miso Cream Cheese Frosting and Earl Grey Tart with Milk Chocolate and Bergamot. Pick up on May 9 or 10. A bottle of Bouvet can be added for $25. Pre-orders are open until May 7.
Urban Farmer Denver has a special Brunch Buffet that includes deviled eggs, East and West Coast oysters, pull & peel shrimp, spicy tuna rice crisps, waffle bar, truffle cheddar scrambled eggs, gnocchi carbonara, a variety of salads, carving stations, desserts and a separate children’s station. Add bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys for $25/person. The brunch is $95/adults and $45/ages 3-12. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Vanishing West Cider has a hands-on brunch by Chef Aarika. The class teaches the technique behind a beautifully soft French omelet and how to craft crepes from scratch. Luxe-Links will be in the taproom at 4pm with a selection of delicate chains and charms to buy for Mom. Registration is required.
Work & Class gives Moms a complimentary welcome glass of brut. Enjoy it in the dining room, garden room or patio while feasting on roasted chicken hash, skillet bread pudding and more. Reservations are recommended.
TAKEAWAY OPTIONS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
HashTAG’s Take & Bake Cinnamon Rolls come in orders of nine minis ($26) or four large ($35). Order them ahead at any of the three HashTAG locations under the Starter & Features tab. They come with baking instructions and a side of cream cheese icing.
Olive & Finch has a customizable brunch to pre-order for groups of 6-8. Items include scratchmade quiche, choice of salad or fresh cut fruit and house-baked coffee cake with cinnamon swirl. The package is $72. For an additional $40, add a mimosa kit. Place orders by May 4 for pickup on May 9 or 10 at Olive & Finch’s Uptown location.
Rosenberg’s 2026 Mother’s Day Package must be ordered by May 6. Serving 4-6 people for $80, the deal includes a half dozen bagels, 6oz plain cream cheese, 6 oz flavored cream cheese, 6oz deli salad, half pound housemade gravlax, nova lox or pastralmon; tomatoes, onions, cucumber, pickled watermelon radish and capers; three chocolate dipped strawberry rugelach and three raspberry macarons with white chocolate drizzle. Cocktail kits can be added on too.
-By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor of In Good Taste Denver (and mom of four)
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